From: thomas, dominique [dthomas@cgg.com] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 10:41 AM To: Fabrizio Gagliardi Cc: Marie-Laure Bourgeois-Schutz Subject: Gender Action Plan, Statement of intent - CGG Dear Fabrizio, CGG fully subscribes the Statement of Intent : Compagnie Générale de Géophysique (CGG) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment i.e. * to promote equality in the treatment of members of its personnel regardless, inter alia, of sex, ethnic origin, physical handicap, sexual orientation or religion; * to ensure fair treatment in all recruitment and promotion actions; * to provide a professional environment free of discrimination or harassment and enable all personnel to work in an atmosphere of safety, dignity and mutual respect; * to promote policies and practices that encourage equality of opportunity in all respects. Dominique Thomas on behalf of HR Dept. Software Development Manager Data Processing and Reservoir Services CGG